Medicine Overview of Cefolac Oral Suspension

Uses of Cefolac Oral Suspension

Side effects of Cefolac Oral Suspension

Common

Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

How to use Cefolac Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension at a fixed time.

How Cefolac Oral Suspension works

Cefolac 50mg oral suspension is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

In Depth Information on Cefolac Oral Suspension

Expert advice for Cefolac Oral Suspension

Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Never take an antibiotic for a viral infection like a cold or the flu.

Can lead to nausea and diarrhoea frequently. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stool contains blood or mucus you should stop taking Cefolac immediately and consult your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you develop a rash or other unexpected symptoms.

Inform your doctor if there is the previous history of drug allergy.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Warnings

Special precautions for Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension

Alcohol

CAUTION

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

SAFE

Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension is safe to use during lactation.
Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Avoid prolonged use of Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

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Driving

SAFE

Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Frequently asked questions for Cefolac 50mg Oral Suspension

Frequently asked questions for Cefixime

Cefolac is a cephalosporin antibiotic used for treating many infections, for eg: infections of the ear, throat (e.g. tonsillitis, pharyngitis), chest and lungs (e.g. bronchitis, pneumonia) and urinary tract (e.g. cystitis and kidney infections).

Cefolac is not a penicillin. It belongs to a different class of medicines known as cephalosporin and it works in a similar way as penicillins. However, they are different antibiotics. Please consult your doctor regarding their use.

Diarrhea is a common side effect of Cefolac. Diarrhea has been more commonly associated with higher doses. Stop the medicine if you have severe watery diarrhea that will not stop and you are feeling weak and have a fever. immediately consult your doctor.

No, Cefolac is not active against pseudomonas. Most strains of pseudomonas are resistant to Cefolac. Please consult your doctor if you have pseudomonas infections for the appropriate antibiotic treatment.

Cefolac is not active against the bacteria (Treponema pallidum) which causes syphilis. So, it is not used for the treatment of syphilis. Please consult your doctor if you have signs and symptoms of syphilis.

Cefolac can be used to treat uncomplicated gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (both penicillinase and non-penicillinase producing bacteria). However, always talk to your doctor if you have any infection as it should be diagnosed properly by a doctor before the start of antibiotics. Never take antibiotics yourself.

Cefolac is not indicated for the treatment of typhoid by the government regulatory authorities. However, Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommend the use of Cefolac in children for uncomplicated typhoid fever. It is hence, advisable that you must take the antibiotics for typhoid fever only when it is recommended by your doctor. Do not take antibiotics yourself.

There is no evidence of cefexime affecting birth control (contraception). However, interactions may occur and Cefolac may affect the action of birth control pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a extra birth control measure while taking Cefolac.

Q. Can I take Cefolac with azithromycin?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefolac and azithromycin. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cefolac and doxycycline together?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefolac and doxycycline. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cefolac with paracetamol?

No interactions have been clinically observed between Cefolac and paracetamol. However, interactions may occur. Always consult with your doctor before taking two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Cefolac with folic acid?

Folic acid can be taken with Cefolac as no drug-drug interactions have been clinically observed between them. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.